User`s guide

Setting Up a Virtual Machine 67
12 After the virtual machine is created, the wizard invites you to install the guest OS in it. For
these purposes in the Prepare to Install Operating System window, select the Connect the
installation media check box, specify the source of installation files, and click Start. You can
use the following types of installation media:
 Real CD/DVD-ROM Drive. Select this option to use a disc inserted into the CD/DVD drive
of the computer. Choose the drive to use from the Drive list.
 CD/DVD Image. Select this option to use a CD/DVD disc image connected to the virtual
machine's CD/DVD drive. Type the path to the file in the File field or use the Choose
button to locate the file.
Note: Parallels Desktop does not provide users with OS ISO images or OS installation discs.
You should purchase an OS installation disc or an OS ISO image if you do not have any.
If you do not want to install the guest OS and start the virtual machine now, click Done.
When the installation is complete, install Parallels Tools if they are available for the guest OS
you just installed. Refer to the Installing Parallels Tools section (p. 72).